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SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY PORTUGUESE FESTIVAL2019

The Carlos Vieira Foundation is proud to host the San Joaquin Valley Portuguese Festival! The celebration is open to ALL people to come discover the culture and heritage of the Portuguese people and honor their contributions to the San Joaquin Valley and the state of California.The Festival will be held at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock, CA on Saturday April 13, 2019 from 9:00 am to midnight.

This family-friendly event will showcase traditional Portuguese dancing, music, and cuisine.The Festival will be kicked off by a traditional Portuguese Parade followed by plenty of activities including folklore performances, bloodless bullfight demonstrations, philharmonic performances, Chamarita (Portuguese traditional dance) lessons, a Portuguese bazaar, traditional Portuguese games, a cultural exhibit, carnival rides, and plenty of Portuguese food and craft vendors. Other activities will include a wine and cheese tasting area, a Portuguese Wine making contest and a Portuguese Beans cooking contest!

The festival will also include performances by the Portuguese Kids Comedy Show, a Fado (traditional Portuguese opera type) singer, and Eratoxica (Portuguese rock band).The highlight of the festival will be the live performance of Portugal’s very own, Roberto Leal!

CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS OLD ARE FREE!

If you would like to participate or would like more information, call (209) 394-1444 or email info@carlosvieirafoundation.org. For more information about the Carlos Vieira Foundation, visit www.carlosvieirafoundation.org.All event proceeds benefit the Carlos Vieira Foundation’s Race for Autism campaign.